Scientists found an asteroid that might come close to Earth on December 22, 2032. Its name is 2024 YR4. The chance of it hitting Earth is not very high, only a little over 1%. Sometimes this number changes. It can go up or down as scientists learn more about the asteroid. NASA experts say the chances are now about 2.1%. They study how the asteroid moves, just like tracking where a baseball goes when it’s hit. They are always looking at how it flies through space to make predictions. The asteroid was discovered just after it zoomed by Earth in December 2024. Scientists use special telescopes to look for asteroids like this one every night. They want to protect our planet and keep an eye on any space rocks that might be a concern. How big is this asteroid? Scientists think it is between 40 and 100 meters wide. That’s much smaller than the asteroid that caused the dinosaurs to disappear. They will look closer at it using a big telescope soon, which will help them know its size better. Asteroids like 2024 YR4 are rare. Most are smaller and don’t cause big issues. If this one were to hit Earth, it could cause some damage, but it probably wouldn’t be too bad. Most of the Earth is water, so if it came down, it might land in the ocean. If scientists think it will hit Earth for sure, they might come up with a plan. They could try to change its path, or if it’s going to land in the ocean, they might just tell people to stay away. With better technology, we can find more asteroids. Scientists are learning how to prepare and make decisions if we need to act to keep our planet safe!